BMW i4 vs Volvo EX40
The BMW i4 leads on range (EPA) and efficiency. The Volvo EX40 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels)
1 of 19 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021
72/100#30 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Volvo EX40
1 of 10 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026
64/100#54 of 87 · Everyday
BMW i4 is cheaper by $1,145
Who's ahead - and by how much?
i4BMW i4EX40Volvo EX40
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+37 mi· 12%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6 cu ft· 60%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 4%
- Full charge at 240 Vlower is better- best on this row1 h faster· 11%
- Torque- best on this row+7 lb-ft· 2%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BMW i4 | Volvo EX40 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Single Motor Extended Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: eDrive40 M Sport | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: eDrive40 Sport | version: Single Motor Extended Range |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version: Twin Motor Performance | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: EX40 Core, Single Motor Extended Range, Electric (2027) | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | version: Twin Motor Performance Electric | |
| Weight | version: BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport | version: Twin Motor Performance |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: EX40 Plus, Twin Motor, Electric | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BMW i4 if
Score by category
out of 100
BMW i4Volvo EX40
Range
9683Charging
5861Performance
7992Practicality
4867
How much is each in the US?
BMW i4
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 1, 2021 - Price checked Jun 1, 2021 - it may be out of date
press.bmwgroup.com- eDrive40
- $55,400
Volvo EX40
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 13, 2026 - Price checked Aug 13, 2026 - it may be out of date
volvocars.com- Single Motor Extended Range
- $56,545
- Twin Motor
- $58,295
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BMW i4i4
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- 333 miEPA
- Volvo EX40
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 37 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BMW i4
- 31 mincontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EX40
Fast-charge peak
- BMW i4
- version: eDrive40 Sport
- Volvo EX40
- 140 kWversion: Single Motor Extended Range
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BMW i4
- 5.6 scontested: sources disagree
- Volvo EX40
- 4.6 sversion: Twin Motor Performance
Which is cheaper to buy?
BMW i4i4
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BMW i4
- BMW i4
- Volvo EX40
- Ahead by
- $1,145
Where next
- Volvo EX40Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BMW i4 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 32 sources
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